VT-ARC partners with information analytics business Elsevier

VT-ARC is a non-profit, Virginia Tech affiliated corporation that
possesses capabilities and expertise in supporting research, technology
forecasting, strategy, engineering, and test and evaluation for both government
and industry. Underpinning each of VT-ARC’s programs is a data-driven,
analytical approach using data mining and machine learning techniques to
provide clients with options and insights beyond their normal methods.

The Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (VT-ARC) is excited to announce its partnership with Elsevier, a global information and analytics business specialized in science and health, to expand its data and analytics capabilities in support of clients performing a broad range of activities related to advancing science, technology, and research.

Karen Cheng, VT-ARC’s Information Sciences and Analytics Director stated,
“After an exhaustive evaluation of numerous scientific research-related
databases, we determined that the Scopus database provides the richest content
to best support our data analytics capability and machine learning approaches to
enable high quality results for our clients. We are impressed with the enthusiasm
and support of the Scopus team from Elsevier and believe they align very well
with our corporation.”

“Through the multiyear
partnership between Elsevier and VT-ARC, we are delighted to help research
organizations, government and industry to measure, benchmark, and track
research performance. Experts, consultants, developers, and data scientists at VT-ARC
can help their stakeholders across the world, make more confident decisions – for
example in evaluating collaborative partnerships and discovering relevant cross-disciplinary
areas of research” said Maxim Khan, VP Scopus Product Management at Elsevier.

Elsevier’s Scopus database is a source-neutral abstract and
citation database, curated by independent subject matter experts. It generates precise citation search results and researcher profiles that are automatically updated, creating richer connections between people, published ideas, and institutions. Scopus is considered a gold standard database for research assessment and evaluation purposes by 5,000 customers
worldwide. This includes 150+ leading research organizations such as Times Higher Education, the data provider underpinning university excellence in every continent across the globe.
With
the inclusion of Scopus as one of the databases and tools employed, VT-ARC
anticipates improved quality in the analytics we provide to clients related to
research published, citations, technology experts, and technology forecasting.
The inclusion of Scopus and Scopus APIs will also enhance VT-ARC’s current
capabilities in creating powerful and interactive data visualizations using
quality data to meet current and prospective client needs.